Solid defensive play and collective order were key to preserving the advantage and confirming a resounding victory. The lopsided scoreline not only reflected the superiority on the board but also the team's growth throughout the competition window, where Argentina managed to maintain a consistent performance against high-level international rivals.__IPThe victory marked the perfect end to a demanding week for Argentina, which played four matches without a defeat, accumulated crucial points in the FIH Pro League, and left very positive feelings for the upcoming international commitments, consolidating a clear and competitive playing identity. News Agency, Buenos Aires, December 14 (NA) -- The Lions thrashed Pakistan 5-1 at home in Santiago del Estero, for the fourth match of the FIH Pro League, and closed a perfect week with four matches played undefeated. According to what Argentine News Agency could learn, the national team imposed conditions from the start, with high pressure, intensity, and fast ball circulation, which allowed it to dominate the flow of the game. This superiority was quickly reflected on the scoreboard, with an early opener that disorganized the Asian team and gave the Albiceleste peace of mind. As the first half progressed, Argentina extended the lead and began to put the game away thanks to its effectiveness in the attacking areas. Tomás Capurro, author of two goals, was one of the figures of the match, while Lucas Della Torre, Matías Martins, and Nicolás Domene completed the rout, in a high-level offensive production. Pakistan, surpassed in intensity and precision, managed to pull one back through Rana, in one of the few clear approaches it had throughout the match, although the goal did not alter the course or the control exerted by the albiceleste team. During the second half, The Lions maintained the same stance, not content with the difference obtained. The team continued to attack, showed offensive variations, and sustained a defensive firmness that allowed it to neutralize any rival attempt, closing the match with authority before its crowd. The Argentine team managed the tempo of the second half with intelligence, alternating long possessions with direct attacks, and maintained a high level of concentration to avoid scares.
